FutureGrail says rising wealth in the GCC is reshaping global watch auctions, with regional buyers driving up prices and competition
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Breitling
REVEALED: Breitling chooses Dubai to unveil multi-brand strategy ‘It’s not just about selling products’, says global head
House of Brands concept positions newly acquired Universal Genève and Gallet alongside Swiss aviation watchmaker in move targeting collector evolution
Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai among top cities shaping appetite for luxury watches, says Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin CEO
Patrick Pruniaux says the Middle East will certainly continue to play a major role in decades to come, emphasising exclusivity over mass growth
Dubai
REVEALED: Luxury watch industry debates hype versus heritage as market corrects
Industry leaders George Bamford, Richard Benc and Misha Doud dissect the collision between traditional luxury and modern hype culture at Dubai Watch Week forum
Piaget
EXCLUSIVE: Piaget refuses to chase trends, hints upcoming ‘surprises’ – CEO
Piaget’s strategy centers on preserving a coherent brand universe as opposed to aggressive product diversification
Dubai
Rare Rolex fetches record $4.7mn at Dubai auction
Ultra-rare Rolex Reference 4113 becomes the ninth-most-expensive Rolex ever sold, as FutureGrail’s Dubai sale breaks previous record by more than US$1.2m
Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet marks 150 years of watchmaking excellence ahead of Dubai Watch Week
The milestone year marks a significant moment for the Manufacture, which has maintained its independence since its founding in 1875
Abu Dhabi
Sotheby’s unveils $100mn diamond collection in historic Abu Dhabi exhibition
The exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation on Saadiyat Island, features several rare diamonds including the ‘Mediterranean Blue’
